I have Windows 11 on my OMEN laptop, and I've been dealing with some confusing storage issues. Recently, I noticed that around 60GB of space just vanished from my C drive, prompting me to uninstall RDR2, which didn't seem to help much. Then I downloaded Nightreign, hoping to swap 120GB for 20GB of space, but the next day when I opened Counter Strike, I got a Windows notification saying that my storage was critically low. I was shocked to discover only 21 MB left! It's driving me crazy. Could this be a malware issue, even though I stick to safe browsing? I've also checked for duplicate files without success. What should I do?
3 Answers
If nothing else works, consider doing a clean install of Windows rather than just reformatting. It's a bit drastic, but it can solve a lot of hidden problems. Just ensure that you back up anything important before proceeding! Also, if you see a folder taking up a lot of space, ask around in this community before deleting anything.
You might want to check for malware if you’re experiencing sudden storage issues. Using a dedicated malware removal tool could help, but if you're not visiting sketchy sites, it might be worth looking into other possibilities too.
Try using a tool like WizTree. It can help you see what's consuming your space. Just a heads up, game shader caches can take up a lot of room too, but if you clear them, you'll need to rebuild them later, which will eat up space again. Just be careful with what you decide to delete!
Your comment might seem like an ad, but I definitely believe it! WizTree can be a game-changer.
I had a similar issue with WizTree not showing much the first time. But when I finally opened it, I found 200GB of hidden space—what a relief!